Striving For A Safer World Since 1945

FAS researchers selected as 2019 Nuclear Scholars

FAS Research Associate Matt Korda and Research Assistant Abigail Stowe-Thurston were selected as CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues Nuclear Scholars for the Class of 2019. →

Widespread Blurring of Satellite Images Reveals Secret Facilities

Matt Korda reveals in FAS Strategic Security that Russian mapping service Yandex’s efforts to blur out military facilities in Turkey and Israel from its satellite imagery has uncovered secret facilities. →

FAS endorses joint NGO statement on BWC

This week, Senior Fellow Jenifer Mackby endorsed a joint NGO statement on behalf of FAS to the United Nations Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Meeting of States Parties in Geneva. Read or listen.

FAS President Ali Nouri joins Gender Champions initiative

FAS President Dr. Ali Nouri joins the Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy. “Like many other fields, the WMD policy space faces challenges when it comes to gender equality,” said Dr. Nouri. “I’m honored to be a part of this initiative to help reverse that.” →

In November 1945, the Federation of Atomic Scientists was founded by Manhattan Project scientists who helped construct the first atomic bombs.

These scientists were united by the credo that all scientists, engineers, and other technically-trained thinkers have an ethical obligation to ensure the technological fruits of their intellect and labor are applied to the benefit of humankind.

In early 1946, the Federation of Atomic Scientists rebranded as the Federation of American Scientists. This new FAS was still motivated by its original mission but looked to broaden and diversify its network of supporters to include all who want to reduce nuclear dangers and ultimately prevent global catastrophe.

With your support, FAS will continue to strengthen its network of experts and thinkers to uphold its mission established in 1945: strive to make the world a safer, more informed place.

Two years ago, the House Intelligence Committee asked the Director of National Intelligence to improve the government’s controversial policy on reviewing books, articles and speeches by current and former intelligence employees prior to their publicati …

One of the most vexatious aspects of the system of granting security clearances for access to classified information has been the reluctance of some government agencies to recognize the validity of clearances approved by other agencies, and to require …

Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following. Congressional Oversight of Intelligence: Background and Selected Options for Further Reform, December 4, 2018 The War Powers Resolution: Concepts and Prac …

The US has imposed several categories of sanctions on Russia in response to malicious or objectionable Russian activity. A new report from the Congressional Research Service provides an overview of US sanction tools and authorities, and their applicati …

Turkey’s pending procurement of a Russian surface to air missile system would jeopardize its status in NATO, and disrupt other aspects of US military relations with that country, the Department of Defense told Congress. “The U.S. Government has made cl …

The US Army has issued updated guidance on military funerals that notably emphasizes freedom of religion and individual choice. “The Army requires the capability to provide RS [religious support] across austere and isolated locations which accommodates …

Several short introductions to basic aspects of U.S. military policy have recently been updated by the Congressional Research Service. Intended for congressional consumers, they may also be useful to others. Defense Primer: Organization of U.S. Ground …